Is studying abroad the right path for me?

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You can't stop talking about anything else. You’re seeing all the Instagram photos that your friends are uploading from their study and travel abroad experiences.

Thousands of doubts and questions are presenting themselves to you: How do I know which country and university are the best for me? Do I meet the admission requirements? What if I make a mistake and want to go back? Will I let my family down? In short, you ask yourself, will I really be able to study abroad?

Here’s the antidote to your fear:

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• Step 1: Know that studying abroad does come with difficulties and that this is completely normal

Above all, remember that the difficulties that may arise are normal, you must trust yourself at all times, even when you make mistakes, because they are part of the learning process.

• Step 2: Choose your program and destination wisely

To do this, carry out an extensive search for the city and the educational institution that best suits your needs and with which you feel comfortable.

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• Step 3: If you haven't taken the TOEFL, SAT, or IELTS, there are alternatives.

As for your fear of not meeting the requirements, many universities make academic advice available to their international students that will help you improve your language level (if you need to).

• Step 4: Remember that you will not leave your circle of family and friends. Instead, it will grow.

The "family warmth" that you fear losing so much, you will find with your new friends and acquaintances at university. You will also be able to count on a counselor within the university who will facilitate your adaptation to the new country, to the new educational system, and make you feel more secure and integrated into your new reality every day.

You are ready! You have everything you need to change your life.

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• Step 5: And the most important: Leave excuses aside, they are destructive.

After having worked with hundreds of students, we have come to the realization that what holds us back the most are excuses. Excuses about why other people can do things, but we can't.

To start making the right decisions, we want to help you, because we all have a unique personality. Let’s find a university that suits yours!